This Honey BBQ Sauce is a homemade sauce that can be used on chicken, ribs, pork and beef. Simple ingredients makes this sauce so delicious.
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We love making homemade seasoning blends and homemade sauces. We can easily change the spices and the other ingredients to make it your own. This sauce is delicious topped on your favorite grilled meats to add flavor.
Use this sauce on these BBQ Recipes Hawaiian BBQ Beef, Grilled Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Western Burgers and Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks.
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Why We Love This Honey BBQ Sauce
We love to meal prep our meals for the week and this includes making this Original Recipe of Honey BBQ Sauce. I love to keep this on hand so we can use it on many recipes.
My kids even use it to dip Grilled French Fries and Grilled Chicken Tenders Recipe. This sauce has the perfect blend of smoky, spice and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
- Ketchup – You can also use Homemade Ketchup
- Honey – If you are out, substitute with maple syrup, molasses or brown sugar
- Worcestershire Sauce – See Worcestershire Sauce substitute if you are out
- Smoked Paprika – You can also use regular Paprika
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
Add a delicious variation to this homemade honey barbecue sauce recipe or marinade by adding in these ingredients. We usually start with 1 tablespoons but add in more to taste.
- Black Pepper
- Mustard
- Liquid Smoke
- Turmeric
- Mustard Seed
How to Make Honey BBQ Sauce
Step 1 – Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Whisk to combine. Heat over medium heat and bring to a low boil.
Step 2 – Reduce the heat to medium-low heat and simmer until thickened (approximately 15-20 minutes), stir often. Cover with lid to prevent splashing.
- Step 3 – Remove from heat, allow to cool and then the sauce is ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Combining Ingredients – Combine the ingredients in a large sauce pan and allow sauce to come to a boil. We like using a whisk to make sure everything is combined completely.
- Sauce Consistency – All the sauce to simmer in the saucepan on the stovetop. This will allow the sauce to thicken as it simmers.
- Serving – Allow the mixture to cool completely before storing and serving.
What is the Best Way to Use Honey BBQ Sauce?
This Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce can be used on many recipes. It is delicious brushed on Grilled Chicken after grilling the chicken or baking it. It gives plain chicken so much flavor.
Other recipes that we love to top this delicious sauce on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store the leftover in an airtight glass container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
If you prefer, you can add a small amount of honey to add sweetness to bottled BBQ Sauce.
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Honey BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Whisk to combine.
- Heat over medium heat and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened (approximately 15-20 minutes), stirring often.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool and then the sauce is ready to serve and enjoy!
